Originally Posted by
NOLAnwGOLD
CO allows standby for same day flights for free, unless it's recently changed. DL has let me once change without a fee, though it was from my 3 hour delayed flight to the earlier one that was also 3 hours delayed. She tried to charge me the fee, I was in the club room, stated I was gold on NW and that it wasn't my fault that the flights were late. Normally, they'll charge you.
Sorry you were asked to pay, an obvious agent error. If your flight is delayed over an hour, DL will waive all fees to accomadate you on the next available flt. Even another airport is an option at no additional cost as long as the new airport is within a 100 mile radius of the original destination.